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Wildland Areas

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Declaration of policy; establishment of State wildlands preservation system

Jurisdiction of unit over areas continued; limitation upon appropriations

Designation of areas as wildlands -- Report by Secretary to Governor; recommendations by Governor to General Assembly; legislative action required

Certain State-owned roadless areas and islands, wildlife refuges, and public hunting areas

Notice and hearings as to designations.

Adjustment of boundaries by notice, hearing and legislative action

Effect of designation of woodland areas upon State forests and State park and wildlife refuge systems

Responsibility of unit for administering areas; wildland areas to be devoted to public purposes

Restrictions on certain uses

Section
5-1212.1

Areas open to activities prior to wildlands designation

When motorboats permitted; control of fire, insects, and disease

Section
5-1213.1

Measures to protect nearby private land

Development of resources and facilities

Access rights of owners of surrounded areas

Secretary authorized to acquire privately owned land within perimeter of designated area

Acceptance of gifts of land or wetlands; purchase of land, wetlands, or scenic easements

Private property not to be acquired without consent of owner